Enrollment
583
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dahlonega, GA
Lumpkin County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lumpkin County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130342001321
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumpkin County Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dahlonega · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumpkin County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumpkin County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA.
School address
District: Lumpkin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130342001321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lumpkin County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lumpkin County Elementary School
Lumpkin County Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dahlonega, Georgia, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 583 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students) and Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students) alongside Lumpkin County Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lumpkin County Elementary School compares
Lumpkin County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Lumpkin County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lumpkin County, which includes Lumpkin County Elementary School.
$13,556
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 42.4%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lumpkin County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumpkin County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Branch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lumpkin County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lumpkin County Elementary School
How many students attend Lumpkin County Elementary School?
Lumpkin County Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dahlonega, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lumpkin County Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Lumpkin County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumpkin County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lumpkin County Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Dahlonega, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumpkin County Elementary School?
Lumpkin County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lumpkin County Elementary School rank among public schools in Dahlonega?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumpkin County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dahlonega on the city page.
Is Lumpkin County Elementary School a good school?
Lumpkin County Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lumpkin County?
Besides Lumpkin County Elementary School, Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students), Lumpkin County Middle School (864 students), and Blackburn Elementary School (779 students). See the Lumpkin County district page for the complete list.
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